Posterior capsular ruptures, IOL opacifications, dropped nuclei, endocapsular rings and IOL's can make the surgeon have sleepless nights. Managing nightmares like subluxated cataracts, miotic pupils and posterior polars are a daunting challenge. Management of all these worst case scenarios and more will be taught through videos.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The attendee will be able to conquer cataract surgery catastrophes and sleep peacefully. They will be able to manage difficult cases easily

This video based course will give very useful tips and trick for successful management of challenging cataract cases at each step of the surgery from patient selection, preparation, anesthesia until the wound closure.

This is an instructional course on the prevention and management of acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery.
The course instructors have been involved in endophthalmitis research, particularly prophylaxis (development of intracameral antibiotic use, ESCRS Endophthalmitis Study Group, ESCRS study on antibiotic prophylaxis of endophthalmitis following cataract surgery, ESCRS Endophthalmitis Guidelines).
The proven role of prophylactic povidone iodine and intracameral cefuroxime for cataract surgery - based on the ESCRS endophthalmitis study outcome and on subsequent published clinical reports on the benefits of intracameral antibiotics from Sweden and several other countries (Europe, America, Asia)- will be presented.
The course will teach the clinical, differential (Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome – TASS) and laboratory (cultures, Polymerase Chain Reaction – PCR) diagnosis of post-cataract endophthalmitis. Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS) recommendations will be discussed, taking into account the current technical situation and more recent evidence about the vitrectomy / intravitreal injection dilemma. Presentations will include video footage on how to perform diagnostic and therapeutic vitrectomy with intravitreal antibiotic injection.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Course participants will be instructed on the current state of knowledge in endophthalmtis prevention and treatment based on ESCRS studies and critical review of the current literature. It will be interactive with discussion encouraged and all faculty will be present throughout the course.

Will present methodology and pearls in evaluating corneal ectasia and keratoconus
diagnosis and progression assessment based on a multitude of most contemporary
imaging modalities (Scheimpflug, Placido and color LED reflection Topography,
AnteriorSegment OCT total Corneal and Epithelial mapping, wavefront analysis,
and family imaging.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will share our extensive and long experience in diagnosing ectasia and
progressive keratoconus by the employment of new anteriorsegment
imaging modalities, also applicable to postsurgery follow up and assessment.

This course will discus the latest controversies and trends in CXL and will give clear clinical recommendations on the use of CXL for a number of indications, including ectasia, refractive laser surgery, and corneal infection. Presentation 1: will give a concise overview about factors modulating CXL efficacy (i.e. oxygen) and how understanding these factors helps understanding the varying success rates encountered in different clinical protocols. Presentation 2: discusses various epi-on and accelerated protocols and shows indications, results and pitfalls of these protocols. Presentation 3: shines a light on the cell biology of CXL. Which proteins ands enzymes are differentially regulated during and after CXL and how can we use this information to make CXL even better. Presentation 4: explains new diagnostic approaches to measure the corneal biomechanical response in the living human eye. Techniques discussed include dynamic high-speed Scheimpflug imaging and Brillouin microscopy. Presentation 5: is on PACK-CXL for the treatment of corneal infiltrates and ulcers. It will summarize the current state of clinical application, new experimental findings, and recent improvements of the technique. Presentation 6: will give an update on the current state of customized CXL and the use of CXL as a primary refractive surgery.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the course is to make the clinician familiar with the indications and contraindications of CXL. The course will provide a comprehensive overview on the current state of CXL, its principles, the technique, clinical indications and recommendations. 1) To update the clinician with the latest modifications of the treatment protocol, 2) To enable the clinician to choose the ideal treatment parameters for each indication, 3) To demonstrate future trends in the use of CXL and 4) to give clear and concise guidelines for treatment.

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This course will review the state of the art for different toric IOL, calculation, IOL selection, surgical techniques to adjust the lens at the right degree, management of intra & postoperative complications, discussion to introduce the new multifocal toric IOL.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn the theory of astigmatism and how to manage a toric IOL
Attendees will be able to use, to adjust toric IOL & to use the different calculator for adjusting their lens.

Performing cataract surgery in patients with extremely dense rock-hard cataracts is very challenging. These highly dense opaque cataracts makes perioperative visualization of the capsule difficult. These lenses are hard to maneuver and typically occupy a larger volume. The lens capsule is thin and fragile, zonules are weak. This type of cataract requires longer phaco times and higher energy levels. Some of them are associated with small pupils and other situations like zonular dialysis. To get favourable outcomes in these patient often a combination of technique and technology is required.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course will detail the tips and tricks in the management of rock hard cataracts. The use of latest technology and different techniques to overcome these cataracts will be elicited by experienced.

This course, "Fundamentals of medical and surgical retina for cataract and refractive surgeons", gives important information regarding the retina for the anterior segment surgeons. The course will give information about the movement and distribution of ocular drug vehicles from the anterior segment to the posterior segment. It will cover different important complications. Most important are posterior segment complications after refractive and anterior segment surgery and guidelines on how to treat the retinal degeneration. The other important complications are choroidal detachment after anterior segment surgery and, the most important and severe complication endophthalmitis, where the course will give an update on conservative and surgical treatment. New surgical techniques are covered (phacovitrectomy), to allow a combined surgery of anterior and posterior segment problems in our mostly elderly patients.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course will give again a good overview on the latest developments in the posterior segment, that could be relevant for the anterior segment surgeon.

The course will provide tools to enhance the decision-making process in correction of high ametropias with phakic IOLs and management of late complications. Patient selection, preoperative study and safety issues, current results, surgical technique and indications for phakic IOL implantation and explantation, discussion about how, when, where to implant or explant a phakic IOL.??

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To emphasise the importance of preoperative screening in a candidate for phakic IOL implantation. Describe visual and refractive results with Artiflex and ICL phakic IOLs. Describe surgical technique, pearls and and pitfalls on patient and IOL selection. Improve the decision-making fluxogram of the surgeon in high ametropia surgery

This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Refractive Success in Astigmatism Management with Toric IOLs and Image-Guided Technologies

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will outline the methods for measuring and managing astigmatism during cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange. We will discuss several issues which may further improve outcomes with toric IOLs, such as optimizing toric IOL calculations; and use of innovative marker-free guidance devices to align toric IOLs. Furthermore, we will discuss femtosecond laser limbal relaxing incisions to modify corneal astigmatism; the use of toric IOLs in irregular astigmatism; and use of multifocal toric IOLs to correct corneal astigmatism and presbyopia. Finally, possible sources of residual astigmatism will be evaluated.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Participants will understand how surgically induced astigmatism can affect refractive outcomes. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles of astigmatism treatment using topographic and wavefront refractive astigmatism values, innovative marking devices, femtosecond laser technology and new toric IOLs and multifocal toric IOLs.

The cataract surgeon needs to know how to safely combine glaucoma procedures with cataract surgery the panorama of glaucoma surgery includes phaco trabs, valve implants, cyclophotocoagulation, deep sclerectomy, canaloplasty migs and newer variants like innovative knives and devices. identifying how deep to dissect the second flap and how to find the schlemms canal are the most difficult steps for new entrants to non penetrating glaucoma surgery migs and newer variants. all other variations depend on these basic steps. when to do a trab and how in combination with cataract surgery and finally migs will be taught. the course will aim to teach with animation and surgical videos how to progress from trabeculectomy to deep sclerectomy and then evolve to canaloplasty and then migs. we advocate the use of instruments already found in everyones cataract surgery eschewing expensive tools

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The cataract surgeon needs experience in deep dissection and landmark identification! 1.learn how deep to dissect without perforating . 2. how to find and cannulate schlemms canal 3. how to decide and perform a good phacotrab 4. how to combine this surgery with cataract surgery 5. Post surgical management and revision 6. how to transition to canaloplasty and the different devices available 7. Different options for migs and their implementation

The number of IOL exchanges has increased in the last years. The reasons for IOL exchange are diverse: IOL opacification, IOL dislocation, IOL decentration, bad quality of image perceived by the patient after premium IOL implantation, unexpected refractive outcome, damaged IOLs.Different surgical techniques are exposed

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this course is:(a) to show the indications and surgical techniques for IOL exchange in Europe (M.J. Tassignon-G Auffarth) and USA (N. Mamalis-Samuel Masket) (b) to show (video based), by all faculty members, different instruments that can be used for the purpose of IOLexplantation. Emphasis will be put on keeping the integrity of the capsular bag where possible, and how to increase the successrate for capsule preservation by using the capsule peeling technique.(c) to show different techniques of secondary IOL implantation after IOL exchange (scleral fixation, iris fixation, capsular support, sulcular support, different suturing techniques).

The course will cover the basic principles of corneal biomechanics, and then go on to elucidate the role of biomechanics in specific clinical situations such as keratoconus, refractive surgery, ectasia and crosslinking.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To provide the clinician with an understanding of the basic concepts of biomechanics in the normal, pathological and post-surgical cornea, as well as clinical approaches to evaluation of corneal biomechanics.

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Monday 16 September
14:30-15:30

Course will present instructions for IOL fixation using novel techniques: intrascleral canals, flanged haptics and sutures. Videos will illustrate the positioning of IOLs and the surgical pearls and pitfalls. Results and management of complications will be presented.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn new techniques of IOL fixation in eyes without capsular support. The advances and difficulties of these techniques will be discussed critically.

"Unco-operative" pupils pose a challenge to successful and uneventful phacoemulsification cataract surgeries and outcomes. Oftentimes these challenging cases can be overcomed with careful preoperative and intra-operative planning and strategies. This course, with the use of selective videos aims to illustrate some of these principles and considerations in dealing with small pupils, floppy irises, lens-iris diaphragm retropulsion (LIDRS) syndrome and more.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This video-based course aims to share with participants various approaches to phacoemulsification cataract surgery in eyes with challenging pupils, including those with small pupils, floppy irides and len-diaphragm retropulsion syndrome (LIDRS). Participants will leave this course with a good grasp of the various options available for a safe and successful phacoemulsification surgery in these eyes. They will have greater confidence in dealing with these not-so-uncommon situations. Advantages and disadvantages of the various approaches will also be discussed.

The YOs laser refractive surgery course is a basic overview of corneal based refractive surgery to correct ammetropias. The course will cover the fundamentals of patient selection and description of surface ablation techniques along with in situ approaches (LASIK). Complications and their management will be also covered. The participants will be educated of the current technology and surgical techniques used.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To provide young ophthalmologists with a multidisciplinary discussion of the current and evolving techniques and technology in cornea based refractive surgery. The sessions will highlight patient assessment and patient selection along with the current surgical techniques their possible complications and their managment.

The importance of anesthesia for anterior segment procedures cannot be overemphasized. While topical anesthesia is most commonly performed by experienced surgeons, other more profound techniques must be learnt and mastered by surgeons. In addition, the psychological approach to the patient and the environment organization also play an important role. This course will cover the main aspects of anesthesia, including pharmacology of the different drugs, topical anesthesia delivery, sub-Tenon and local anesthesia, when to prefer general anesthesia, and how to approach difficult patients.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course participants will be able to make the best anesthesia choice for each surgical procedure, considering the characters of the surgery and of the patient. Drug selection for topical and for local anesthesia will be learnt, as well as the potential complications and how to avoid them. A special lecture will cover the cataract-associated procedures like glaucoma, IOL exchange, and IOL relocation.

Course will present the different surgical techniques to repair the iris alone or during anterior segment complex procedures and to describe the several iris prosthetic devices available nowadays. Description of the different suturing techniques in complex situations will be presented as well as their results and complications. Iris prosthesis in their various types will also be presented and discussed. Management of the pupil during complicated cataract cases will also be presented. All different intraoperative iris reconstruction options will be presented with video cases.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Show to the audience the different options surgeons have in the surgical armamentarium to successfully manage and repair the iris diaphragm in different complex situations. Describe the different iris prosthetic devices available nowadays and how to manage the small or difficult pupils during modern cataract surgery.

Course will present facts about phacoemulsification principles, the role of the oscillators of the phaco machines, piezzo elements and electrodes in the handpiece, explain what electronic processes in the phaco handpiece are taking place during cataract surgery, how do different power settings influence on the eye structures, on the efficiency and safety of the surgery and how do different power settings influence on the life span of the phaco handpiece. In the course we are going to explain the efect of various physiscs rules, laws on the dynamics of the fluids in the tubes and in the eye.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn the electronic basics of the phaco machines, what does influence on the phaco settings, vacuum, what is a phaco power, what does influence on the surge and how to control surge with different solutions and setting of the vacuum and flow rate during surgery.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Introduction and basic concepts:
Dusan Pusnik: 30 minutes Phaco physics and principles, oscillators, piezzoelectric elements, electrodes in the handpiece
Dusan Pusnik: 30 min physics of the fluidics in the tubes, in the phaco tip, in the anterior chamber, reasons for a surge, different solutions how to cope with a surge

A video based course aiming at imparting knowledge to both the
comprehensive Ophthalmologist as well as to the Glaucoma subspecialist
regarding various newer techniques available for Glaucoma surgery as part of
combined surgery for cataract and glaucoma. Newer modalities will be
discussed as well as tips and tricks to make glaucoma surgery easier for the
cataract surgeon. The attendees will gain insight into managing coexisting
cataract and glaucoma via combined surgeries as well as management of
complications. Recent advances will be included.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this course, the attendee will be aware of different techniques,
advantages and disadvantages as well as will be more confident towards
managing such cases. Video presentations showing recent advancements in
making combined glaucoma and cataract surgery easy will be shown.

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Ocular infections are one of the most dangerous threats to vision. Identifying the cause of infection can be difficult as many different germs can cause eye infections. Conventional tests used to identify the organisms causing the infection, including growing the bacteria in culture, are successful only in 40 to 50% of cases. This makes choosing the best antimicrobial to treat the infection difficult. With the flourishing of next-generation sequencing techniques (NGS), metagenomics has become very popular in several fields, including medicine. The application of metagenomics as a diagnostic tool is becoming feasible, as the costs of NGS keep falling. The course will introduce the concepts and methods in metagenomics, describes the key findings made possible by metagenomic studies and it will focus on strength and challenges in the application of metagenomics in the diagnosis of microbial keratitis.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn the basic concepts of metagenomics and the most recent updates on microbial keratitis. The objectives of the course are: i) to give an introduction to metagenomics ii) how to integrate metagenomics approach into clinical practice 3) to show practical results of metagenomics tests.

Monday 16 September
16:00-17:00

Course will describe the main surgical steps of standardized DALK surgery, focusing on the comprehension of the importance of deep trephination and the other maneuvers necessary to successfully create a big bubble. Different steps and instrumentation required will be illustrated by means of videos in an interactive debate with the audience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn a technique that will allow them to improve results and reproducibility of their DALK surgery.

Monday 16 September
16:00-18:00

To describe diagnostic tools for astigmatism measurement (how to build the optimal procedure flow – pre, intra and post-op). To present current approaches for astigmatism treatment in the cornea and with posterior chamber intraocular lenses. To understand the indications for each surgical procedure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To review modern intraoperative tools and techniques for astigmatism measurement and IOL alignment; to describe the clinical indications and refractive results of toric phakic IOLs; to analyse toric calculators, surgical constants optimization and cylinder choice in posterior chamber IOLs; to describe how to manage the low astigmatism patient (<1.25 D); to present therapeutic options in the setting of irregular astigmatism, especially after corneal transplantation. Presentation of special cases.

clinical experience-based course will describe various modern modalities to diagnose highly aberrated cornea and its correlation with symptomatology. Different up-to-date treatment strategies will be discussed, including planning for the most suitable ablation profile using a topography, coneal wavefront or ocular wavefront-guided technique with different excimer and femtosecond lasers platforms. Corneal collagen cross linking (CXL), Lamellar corneal surgery and Intracorneal rings techniques to address the condition will be discussed. therapeutic modalities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will be able to mange irregular astigmatism and highly aberrated cornea and design a treatment plan using different modern diagnostic and

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Introduction and magnitude of the problem, Characterization and different novel diagnostic techniques for the irregular cornea (20 minutes). Modern ablation profiles and techniques for surface ablation to regularize the irregular cornea and provide best vision for those patients with Clinical examples (20 minutes). Recent trends and techniques of CXL to address the condition (15 minutes). Modern pathophysiological theories that explain development and progression of irregular cornea with its clinical impact (15 minutes). Modern management of keratoconus (20 minutes). Different lamellar Keratoplasty techniques for the management of irregular cornea (20 minutes).

SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:

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The implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) within the capsular bag at the same time of cataract extraction represents the standard of care in cataract surgery. Sometimes such a primary IOL implant is not possible due to intraoperative complications or preexisting conditions, so that a secondary implantation of IOL in the anterior or posterior chamber is required. Secondary IOL implantation may concern aphakia, be it traumatic, following complicated cataract surgery, or related to congenital anomalies.
This course uses high quality surgical video to teach various techniques to treat aphakia (such as anterior/posterior implantation of the iris-claw intraocular lens or sutureless scleral fixation of IOLs) when adequate capsular bag support is not available.
Practical instructions on techniques used both in relocating subluxed IOLs and in primary placement of scleral fixated IOLs will be demonstrated.
Use of microendoscopy for the suture of scleral IOL is showed and methods for securing haptics in scleral tunnels will be taught, including tips for success.
Instructors will show how to choose the appropriate method of secondary intraocular lens implantation in MIVS era for each situation and how to become familiar with the steps needed for each surgical technique.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn the different techniques for secondary IOL implantation, and how to choose the most proper technique in different surgical scenarios. Also, partecipants will learn which kind of complications they could face during the surgical steps, and how to manage them in order to avoid dangerous mistakes.
The instructors will focus on:
• Mid/long-term results of specific types of secondary IOL implant
• Comparison among different models or different techniques of implantations
• New devices
• Original imaging studies to evaluate interaction between the implant and the surrounding ocular structures
• The use of an implant model in different etiological scenarios

Different aspects of therapeutic refractive surgery are covered in the three didactic ESCRS instructional courses run by Reinstein, Stojanovic, and Vinciguerra. This course will serve as a grand rounds style interactive teaching course to complement these courses. It will provide a forum for attendees to engage with the expert panel and discuss the application of therapeutic techniques in clinical practice, while also demonstrating that the majority of complications can be treated with the currently available technology. The course will include presentation of case reports by previous course attendees who have treated patients using these techniques, as well as some that have been published over the last year in the Therapeutic Refractive Surgery section of the Journal of Refractive Surgery. The course will also include LIVE presentation of cases brought by the attendees to discuss with the expert panel in terms of diagnosis and possible therapeutic treatment plan. To present a case, attendees are requested to bring as much of the following data: Patient history and refractions, topography, tomography, aberrometry (corneal and/or whole eye), corneal OCT (ideally with epithelial maps).
To facilitate the audience participation, we would like to request that the ESCRS advertise the course in advance of the meeting.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The attendee will have the opportunity to bring complicated cases to discuss with an expert panel and see in action the decision making processes required for diagnosis and treatment planning in cases of therapeutic refractive surgery.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Pre-submitted cases and audience cases will be presented followed by discussion with the panel after each case. Each case presentation and discussion will be between 10-15 minutes.

SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:

gains financially from product or procedure presented, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, is employed by a forNoneprofit company with an interest in the subject of the presentation, has significant investment interest in a company producing, developing or supplying product or procedure presented

This course will review surgical options for successfully managing difficult cataracts and challenging situations. The course will also encompass challenging situations, like shallow chamber, small pupil, pseudoexfoliation, and zonular compromise.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will understand the clinical pearls and tips for enhancing surgical skills and optimizing outcomes in difficult cataract scenarios.

This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Phaco: Management of Complications

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers a spectrum of safe and effective current surgical techniques as well as challenges and complications. The presentations are supported by high quality video throughout. Topics include some important basics such as chopping techniques and cracking rocks as well as microincision phaco. The management of challenging cases and complications includes the small pupil, rhexis tear-out rescue, zonular dehiscence and CTR's. The preparation and uses of triamcinolone are covered in detail together with advice on the techniques for successful anterior vitrectomy. Lastly the theory is put to practice with panel and audience discussion of case videos demonstrating some challenging cases and difficult complications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To familiarise the audience with some useful advanced phaco techniques as well as demonstrating methods for avoiding the most common complications, together with techniques for dealing with them.

This video based course will present a complete guideline to simplify Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty and include it into the corneal surgeon’s armamentarium, based on our experience with over 650 cases. We will go through a detailed description on patient selection, required surgical devices, and a step­ by step tutorial for each surgical stage, including a safe and unique method of corneal stripping and tissue preparation, insertion, positioning and attachment. Emphasis will be placed on tips & tricks for both standard and complex cases, with faculty panel discussion and interaction with attendees.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will be exposed to standard and challenging endothelial dysfunction cases, in which DMEK could be an alternative, and will be able to discuss the different surgical approaches and management with the faculty panel, in order to gather the necessary knowledge to either implement and perfect this technique.

The course will provide an overview of recent advances in anterior segment imaging covering a wide spectrum of clinical applications from the ocular surface, cornea to glaucoma diagnosis. New developments include improvements in optical coherence tomography (OCT) including OCT angiography for the cornea and anterior segment; rapid intra-operative OCT imaging during cornea, cataract and glaucoma surgery; advances in confocal imaging as well as high-resolution imaging of the angle, cornea and aqueous outflow system. Finally we will describe how these advances are supported by image analysis and artificial intelligence systems, to improve clinical interpretation.

The course will introduce the basic concepts, types of monovision and physiological basis.
Will make special emphasis on the preoperative study and particulary in fundamental concepts such as ocular dominance or binocular summation.
Analyze the patient selection, inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Will develop extensively the corneal techniques (excimer laser, femtosecond laser, INLAYs, CK, hybrid techniques) and intraocular techniques (pseudophakia, pIOL).for induce monovision.
To conclude with Pearls and FAQs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Corneal or intraocular surgically induced monovision is a useful technique for the treatment of presbyopia. Its indication and implementation depend on a careful study of the patient and the knowledge of several concepts, such as ocular dominance, eye used, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and limitations.
Certainly, during these years of the 21st century, refractive lens exchange with multifocal intraocular lens implantation has been gaining ground to other techniques, including monovision, for restoring near vision.
However, we consider that, nowadays, laser-induced monovision is the appropriate option for presbyope myopes without cataracts who seek to minimize the use of spectacles. In the same way, pseudophakic monovision may be useful for patients who are not good candidates for a multifocal intraocular lens implant (high myopia or high hyperopia).
Monovision should be known, understood and performed by refractive surgeons, due to its good functional outcomes and high subjective satisfaction. Thus, it is a helpful technique for a specific group of patients.

Course will provide a deep analysis related the difficulties in adopting advanced technology IOLs during the last fifteen years. Specific attention will be focalize on a new Surgical Center organization based on how to improve biometry to obtain refractive po outcomes within +- 0,50 diopter and how to manage MGD to improve the tears film quality
New multifocal IOLs, pinhole,trifocal and EDOF will be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will receive information on how to use the more efficient IOLs today available.A structured approach on eye and IOL selection will be provided. Discussion will include how to get IOL performance in terms of contrast sensitivity, light distribution and loss. A specific organization in preventing lost of quality of vision and visual complaints will be organize. The importance of achieving plano results will be well supported. At the end of this course, the attendee will be able to improve surgical center organization, adopting advanced technology IOLs implantation in the majority of the cases

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This video recordings assisted course will deal with newer and the latest in surgical techniques in pediatric cataract surgery. The first speaker will discuss about indications and techniques of secondary lens implantation in children. In lot of situations like traumatic cataract and subluxated lenses there is insufficient capsular support to place a posterior chamber IOL.We next describe lens implantation techniques including a unique technique of placing IOL by scleral fixation which is sutureless , glueless and flapless. The anterior vitreo-lenticular interface plays an important role in the surgical approach in children which is particularly important when using the bag-in-the-lens technique and this will be highlighted upon in the next talk. The fourth speaker will elucidate surgical techniques in the management of ectopic lentis. Following this , the possibility of implantation of topics and multifocal lenses in children including criteria for case selection will be discussed. In the past few years we have seen lot of applications of femtosecond lasers in adult cataract surgery , and next we would illustrate how it can be used in pediatric cataract also .

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this course is to describe and illustrate newer and the latest in surgical techniques in pediatric cataract. This course will help the practicing pediatric ophthalmologists to see and learn newer surgical techniques and applications and widen their practice boundaries.